| Description |
xviii, 363 pages ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
Jo Langford offers a complete guide to sexual and social development, safety, and health for LGBTQ youth and those who love and support them. Written from a practical perspective, the author explores the realities of teen sexuality, particularly that of trans teens, and provides guidance and understanding for parents and kids alike. Written explicitly for the almost ten percent of teenagers who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or any of the unique identities that are not heterosexual/ cisgendered, this book explores sex, dating, relationships, puberty, and both physical and online safety in one resource. The issue, today, is not whether or not queer youth will get sex education. The issue is how and where they will gather information and whether or not the information they gather with be applicable, unreliable, or exploitative. Equipping teens and their families with knowledge and self-confidence, this work provides the best protection against the unfortunate consequences that sometimes accompany growing up with an alternative gender or identity. With real-world information presented in a factual and humorous way, responsible adults can teach queer youth to (and how to) protect themselves, to find resources, to explore who they are, and to interact with the world around them while being true to themselves and respectful of others. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Gays -- Social aspects.
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Gays -- Health and hygiene.
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Gays -- Violence against.
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Gay men -- Social aspects.
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Gay men -- Health and hygiene.
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Gay men -- Violence against.
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Lesbians -- Social aspects.
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Lesbians -- Health and hygiene.
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Lesbians -- Violence against.
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Bisexuals -- Social aspects.
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Bisexuals -- Health and hygiene.
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Bisexuals -- Violence against.
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Asexual people -- Social aspects.
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Asexual people -- Health and hygiene.
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Asexual people -- Violence against.
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Transgender people -- Social aspects.
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Transgender people -- Health and hygiene.
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Transgender people -- Violence against.
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Gender identity -- Social aspects.
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Sexual minority youth -- Social aspects.
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Sexual minority youth -- Psychology.
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Sexual minority youth -- Violence against.
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| Local Subject |
YOUNG ADULT COLLECTION.
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| ISBN |
9781538110768 (cloth; alk. paper) |
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1538110768 |
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